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Looming Losses in Bonds?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by bernest

         It’s hard to imagine, but I started in the investment business in late 1981.  Since that time, my hairline has receded at about the same pace as the yield on Treasury Bonds.  Though I don’t know the exact number of … Continue reading →

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The Bottom for Home Prices?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bernest

    When was the last time you heard anyone – friends, investment strategists, financial journalists or talking-head pundits — predict an upturn in home prices?   I think I can say without too much exaggeration that most folks have resigned themselves … Continue reading →

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Imminent Recession?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by bernest

And yesterday the bird of night did sit Even at noonday upon the marketplace, Howling and shrieking. When these prodigies Do so conjointly meet, let not men say “These are their reasons; they are natural”; For I believe they are … Continue reading →

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